2018 Recalls
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2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,355 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 7.57% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 128 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2018.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 8 critical, 41 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 36 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (25), FDA Devices (11), NHTSA (7), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ — an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.
Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2018 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number — always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
REF VV19F Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 19Fr., Sterile EO, DISPOSABLE: DO NOT RE-USE CE 0473 Product Usage: The OriGen RDLC catheter is indicat…
OriGen Biomedical, Inc.
Medtronic Navigation 0-arm 02 Imaging System interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system: OARM BI70002000 SYS IMAGING 02 Model: BI70002000 OARM B…
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton
Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 20MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp Ref Number: 75-1040 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a cran…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
DT Medical -Hintermann Series H3 Poly Inlay, Size 3 5mm Part Number: 300305 components are prostheses for a mobile bearing ankle joint.
DT MedTech, LLC
Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 20MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1040-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap a…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
PCEA Kit ASV Yellow Stripe Microbore, Catalog Number 10800177 Product Usage: PCEA Administration Set. Microbore tubing with Yellow Identification…
Becton Dickinson & Company
Medtronic CareLink Encore 29901 Programmer
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Liquid Cardiac Control, CQ5053
Randox Laboratories Ltd.
TB Series Bipolar Pacing Leads, French Size 4F, 5F, 6F for Curve Type Straight, Atrial J, 60 degree Curve, and Right Heart. TB is packaged for ster…
Oscor, Inc.
Endoform Dermal Template 2x2, SKU 529312 Product Usage: Endoform Dermal Template is a sterile, single use ovine forestomach derived extracellular…
AROA BIOSURGERY
Alaris Infusion Pump administration sets labeled as: -Infusion Set Alaris Pump Module/Medley Pump Module/Gemini Infusion Pump, REF 10011301, CareFu…
CareFusion 303, Inc.
FORD 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FORD
LINCOLN 2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
LINCOLN
FORD,LINCOLN 2018: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
FORD,LINCOLN
AUDI 2018: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI
FORD 2019: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD
YTL International Recalls Log Splitters Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
HONDA 2018-2019: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
HONDA
A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
A. O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
A. O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Honda of South Carolina Mfg. Inc. (HSC), of Timmonsville, S.C.
H.I.S. Recalls Girl's Clothing Sets Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
Ningbo Younker Fashion Accessory Industrial Corporation, of China
Lifetone Technology Recalls Bedside Fire Alarm and Clocks Due to Failure to Fully Alert Consumers to a Fire
IDT International Limited, of China
Mountain Warehouse Recalls Children's Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
Dayu Household Products Company, of China
JEEP 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
JEEP
Foodstirs Modern Baking; Organic Minute Mug Cake Mix Celebration Confetti - 4 - 2.54 oz. (72g) Pouches per carton -Carton Net Wt. 10.16 oz. (288g) …
FOODSTIRS
SOUTHWEST SWEET POTATO RICE; 12oz. Plastic Clamshell; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0826766185610
Caito Foods LLC.
Wegmans Hummus, NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 908g, UPC: 77890-26221 and NET WT 8 OZ (227g), UPC: 77890-26213
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
SOUTHWEST STUFFED PORTABELLA MUSHROOM; 8oz. Black Foam Over-wrapped Trays; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0081851202676
Caito Foods LLC.
60% Dark Chocolate Chips, packaged in poly-lined cardboard boxes, net wt. 30 lbs. The label is read in parts: "*** Pitch Dark Chocolate*** 60% Da…
Portland Chocolate Company LLC
Mushroom & Thyme Flatbread Pizza, Item 70610. Net Weight 7.65 lbs. 48-2.55 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional use only. Buddy's Kitche…
Buddy's Kitchen Inc
Sargento IQF Goat Cheese with Tomatoes and Kale. Product 10001148 and 4610034611 1/28 lb., Net Wt 28.000 lbs. Keep Frozen. Manufactured by Sargent…
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Organic Mind Body and Soul - Breakfast Blend Decaf, packaged in 2.25 oz. pillow packs.
Equal Exchange Cooperative dba Equal Exchange, Inc.
S & W White Beans, Net Wt 15 oz (425g), UPC 72273-38807. Distributed by Faribault Foods, 1818 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021-3035.
Faribault Foods, Inc.
Fruits Du Sud brand Golden Seedless Raisins packed in 30 Lb. boxes with Lot No. FDS T499/18 and Production date of April 2018. Product of South Afri…
P. East Trading Corp.
Stir Fry Wrap with Rice, Broccoli & Peppers, Item 70668. Net Weight 17.50 lbs. 56 - 5.00 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional use only. …
Buddy's Kitchen Inc
Trader Joe's Tomato & Basil Hummus Dip, 7 oz. plastic container; Perishable, Keep Refrigerated. SKU 29153
Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc.
Philly Steak Sandwich, Item 06433. Net Weight 17.50 lbs. 56 - 5.00 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional use only. Buddy's Kitchen, Inc.,…
Buddy's Kitchen Inc
Veggie Pie packaged in a paper carton, Net Wt 6 OZ, Keep Frozen
Lone Star Bakery, Inc
Allsup's Hatch Green Chile & Cheese Burrito, 72/4.5 oz burritos per case
AJINOMOTO WINDSOR INC
STREET CORN; 6oz. Plastic Clamshell; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0884853641067
Caito Foods LLC.
Spinach and Mushroom Pie, Net Wt. 6 OZ, packaged in a paper carton, Keep Frozen
Lone Star Bakery, Inc
ANCHO CHILI & CORN CAULIFLOWER RICE; 12oz. Plastic Clamshell; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0826766185900
Caito Foods LLC.
Huevos Rancheros Style Benedict with Seasoned Black Beans, Item 70614. Net Weight 9.60 lbs. 24-6.40 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional …
Buddy's Kitchen Inc
Trader Joe's Hummus quartet; 20 oz. plastic container; Spicy Hummus Roasted Garlic Hummus, Regular Hummus and Tomato Basil Hummus. Perishable, K…
Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc.
Melissa's Hatch Chile Clean Snax, with Chia and flaxseed; 6.5 oz. plastic clamshell tub. Ingredients: Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews, Flaxseed, White S…
World Variety Produce Inc.
Sargento IQF Veggie Burger. Product 10001725 6/4 lb., and Product 4610035085 6/4lb. Keep Frozen. Manufactured by Sargento Foods, Inc., Plymouth, W…
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Karlsburger Kitchens Roasted Onion Base, item # 23650, Net Weight 50 lbs (22.68 kg), UPC 60492-23650. Karlsburger Foods, Inc., Monticello, MN 55362
Karlsburger Foods, Inc.
MUSHROOM CRIMINI SOUTHWEST STUFFED; 7oz. Black Foam Over-wrapped Trays; Keep Refrigerated; UPC 0884853631044
Caito Foods LLC.
Forager Project Organic Protein Plant Shake Nuts & Vanilla 12 fl oz. UPC: 8 14558 02038 6
Forager Project LLC
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2018
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.